Internal Auditor

United Arab Emirates University; Al Ain; On-site; AED 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

United Arab Emirates University seeks an Auditor to plan and execute financial, compliance and operational audits to ensure adherence to university policies and applicable laws across the Secretary General's units. Responsibilities include developing audit plans, evaluating internal controls, preparing work papers and comprehensive written reports, and assisting external auditors as needed.

Candidates should hold a bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field with professional certification,

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Familiarity with education operations preferred.
• Fluent in English and Arabic.

Responsibilities

• Develops audit plans and programs.
• Evaluates the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls in the Secretary General's units.
• Performs audit procedures and documents work papers.
• Performs quality control on financial reports produced and distributed from the Secretary General's Office.
• Reviews direct purchase transactions under AED 10,000 for policy compliance.
• Reviews compliance of University departments with policies and procedures.
• Prepares comprehensive written reports.
• Follows up to determine adequacy of corrective actions.
• Assists external auditors as requested.
• Special studies and projects as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Fluent English and Arabic

Education operations knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Professional certification (e.g., CPA/CA)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Description:

Plans and executes various financial, compliance and operational audits in accordance with accepted professional standards in order to determine compliance with institutional policies and procedures and adherence to applicable laws and regulations. Maintains quality control on financial documents and reports produced in the Secretary General's units.

• Develops detailed audit plans and programs.
• Evaluates the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls in the Secretary General's units.
• Perform specific audit procedures and prepares work papers documenting the audit procedures performed.
• Performs quality control on financial reports produced and distributed from the Secretary General's Office.
• Reviews direct purchase transactions under AED 10,000 for compliance with University policies and procedures.
• Reviews compliance of University departments with policies and procedures, as assigned.
• Prepares comprehensive written reports.
• Follows up to determine adequacy of corrective actions.
• Provides assistance to external auditors as requested.
• Special studies and projects as may be assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge and Technical Skills Required

• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Microsoft Office Suite.\ * Familiarity with education operations preferred
• Fluent in English and Arabic Education and Experience
• Baccalaureate degree in accounting or related field and professional certification.
• Three to five years' experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor Degree